"My friend has a bmw (320i) just like your car (F82)" -.-

[jpdchicago]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Do you belong to BMW CCA? If not, join your local chapter. You'll find lots of people who not only know what an M4 GTS is, but every other model that BMW has ever made. If all you do is rely on this forum for interaction with other BMW people, you're missing a whole other world out there.

Join BMW CCA.

Thank you for the link.
Just bought an M4 Gts a few days ago and was considering joining.
Will take care of it right now.

[itrocks4u]

You will definitely come off as a douche.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

That's how it is with "casual" car people.

If you really want your co workers to think you are baller, you need to get an old 911 and put a HUGE wing on it

I keep telling people my 996 is 1/3 cheaper than my F80 but no one listens or cares.

Sheeple.. Gotta love em

BTW, I love the 1.4 TDI badge on the RS6. That's AMAZING.

The good thing about 911s is that the shape is largely unchanged generation to generation; it's such a classic shape. Most non-car people can't tell between a 997 and a 991!

[Ramos]

I do the opposite, when people ask me what I drive, I say oh it's a 2 series.
I don't go into the details of trying to explain what an M235 is.
When I had the E46 M3, I would just say I drive a 3 series.

Why do you need validation and jealousy from random strangers?

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by jmg

The good thing about 911s is that the shape is largely unchanged generation to generation; it's such a classic shape. Most non-car people can't tell between a 997 and a 991!

Many car people don't know the difference unless they are Porsche people because they don't know what a 997 or 991 are. They know what a 911 is. Just like non-BMW people have no idea what an E21 is.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Many car people don't know the difference unless they are Porsche people because they don't know what a 997 or 991 are. They know what a 911 is. Just like non-BMW people have no idea what an E21 is.

I can see how they might confuse a E21 with an E30, but at least the E46 looks drastically different than a E21. A 2005 Carrera doesn't look that much different to the untrained eye than a 2016 Carrera and they are only one generation apart!

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by jmg

I can see how they might confuse a E21 with an E30, but at least the E46 looks drastically different than a E21. A 2005 Carrera doesn't look that much different to the untrained eye than a 2016 Carrera and they are only one generation apart!

You missed my point. I was saying that they don't have a clue what an E21 is or an E46, but they might know what a 320i is or a 330i. Many people don't know the nomenclature of non-model numbers such as E30 or F82 or E46 or 997 or 996 or 991. Those numbers are foreign to non-enthusiasts.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

You missed my point. I was saying that they don't have a clue what an E21 is or an E46, but they might know what a 320i is or a 330i. Many people don't know the nomenclature of non-model numbers such as E30 or F82 or E46 or 997 or 996 or 991. Those numbers are foreign to non-enthusiasts.

No I get it and I agree. I'm just saying they can't tell between an old 911 and a new 911. Didn't mean to get stuck on the model codes.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by jmg

No I get it and I agree. I'm just saying they can't tell between an old 911 and a new 911. Didn't mean to get stuck on the model codes.

It's so true, they really can't. Even fried egg headlight 996 can't be differentiated easily.

[KevinM]

Stealth is something I welcome for my DD and what has always attracted me to M sedans. My E39 M5 is even a better Q-car than the F80, but the latter does pretty well in Mineral Grey.

[JoeyBananas]

Maybe I'm a shallow asshole but it would annoy me. It's like busting my ass at the gym for years to be told you look like fat guy who never worked out his entire life. Not that I need people to know I spent 80k on a car but I want them to know I have better taste, lol

Maybe I'm insecure, but at least I'm Honest, lol. I wouldn't be angry, but I would definitely mumble a "what the F____" under my breath

[BhamDavid]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Maybe I'm a shallow asshole but it would annoy me. It's like busting my ass at the gym for years to be told you look like fat guy who never worked out his entire life. Not that I need people to know I spent 80k on a car but I want them to know I have better taste, lol

Maybe I'm insecure, but at least I'm Honest, lol. I wouldn't be angry, but I would definitely mumble a "what the F____" under my breath

Joey, you are in for a long, unhappy life if you need people to stroke your ego.

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Do you belong to BMW CCA? If not, join your local chapter. You'll find lots of people who not only know what an M4 GTS is, but every other model that BMW has ever made. If all you do is rely on this forum for interaction with other BMW people, you're missing a whole other world out there.

Join BMW CCA.

Hey, these forum deadbeats ain't all bad.

I have been a member for 5 years, but have not been to a single event. I know, it's terrible. But when pressed between a BMW CCA event and family functions/friends, I always chose the latter.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Maybe I'm a shallow asshole but it would annoy me. It's like busting my ass at the gym for years to be told you look like fat guy who never worked out his entire life. Not that I need people to know I spent 80k on a car but I want them to know I have better taste, lol

Maybe I'm insecure, but at least I'm Honest, lol. I wouldn't be angry, but I would definitely mumble a "what the F____" under my breath

You should definitely tell people how much it cost and also inform them that prob can't afford one!

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by BhamDavid

Joey, you are in for a long, unhappy life if you need people to stroke your ego.

Ha, lol. I was speaking tongue in cheek, if I needed people to notice I wouldn't be getting Alpine White, lol.

[Dr. Who]

Originally Posted by shiv.nandak

Any F80/F82 owners tired of non-enthusiasts comparing your m3/m4 to their friends 320i and pretending they are on the same level? This drives me crazy. Some friends and random people i have met feel the need to always tell me how they have a friend that has a Bmw "exactly" like my car. This always comes from a certain demographic of the population. I feel the urge to educate them on what an M car is, but i don't want to come off as a douche. Sorry, just had to vent.

Hey,

This type of elitist statement is what reinforces the stereotype. It is exactly the type of thinking
that makes those outside of the BMW community think We ARE "douches'!

Of course, "We" are on the "same level"! It's our cars that may be different, but like it or not,
our ("F8x") M"'s are based off of "3 and 4 Series" architecture.

Any non-(BMW) car person will easily confuse our cars' for a "3" or "4" series, without question.

Yes. Our cars are more expensive and there are some of those who can afford (Lease/Finance/Buy)
to acquire them because they have more money available for any number of reasons/sources.
That's it, but that, in and of itself, does not qualify us or even gives us the right to "educate" others.

These cars can be considered luxury items. We buy these cars because we have reached an
economic level that lets us satisfy our egos. We buy what we like, not necessarily what we need.


Cheers!

[M2 Pilot]

I've been driving BMWs since 1971 when folks told me that they thought BMW stood for "British Motor Works" & wondered if it was a diesel. I really don't give a shit what others think of my cars or if they're confused about them.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Stealth is something I welcome for my DD and what has always attracted me to M sedans.

+1

This is a perfect mindset for M car owners, because whether we like it or not, M cars will be mixed up for the regular production cars

[shiv.nandak]

Originally Posted by Ian1973

Why am I making assumptions?? You create a post to explain how frustrated you are that strangers dont understand how different your car is from a "lowly" 320. Doesn't take much intelligence to figure out you care what others think about what you drive.

As for your 328, mmm kay.

Haha, this is not how quotes work. You cannot quote words that were never said. I have never referred to a 320 as "lowly".

[asuh1991]

My buddy got a 428i and said he regretted not getting the M sport package which he thought turned his car into the M4.

To be honest though they kinda do look similar in this generation for whatever reason.. m sport 4 series vs m4

[onetrader]

Originally Posted by DBACE

One of my personal favorites is my daughter's boyfriend indicating his 340i is comparable to my F80. I mean I agree, it is comparable it is a 3 series after all, but they are two very different cars in my humble opinion. He was very proud that he kept up with me that one time we left a stop light at the same time on a busy road. I was in Efficient mode, all the way. He has also lowered his car and placed a Performance Exhaust. He thinks in the interest of science we need to run against each other. I personally believe the performance numbers are enough to know, but if he wants to see how bat shit crazy I am, then so be it.

My second favorite is one of the Engineering supervisors in my office will be passive aggressive about BMW. He went on the other day about looking into buying a used car and looking into a Mercedes E series, and that he has been told not to buy a BMW based on having to fix and cost of fixing. He likes mentioning this when others are around. I guess it is a reaffirmation to them I paid too much for my car. I just think in my head they have not driven the car and they simply do not know or realize what they do.

This is amazing. The guy is banging your daughter and STILL thinks his 3 series has legs of. Your M. Incredible

[ahhhhleeee]

I was at the McDonald's drive thru the other day and as I pull up to the first window the cashier says, "Nice car, I have the same one except mine has 4 doors" so I reply, "oh, so you have an M3" and he says, "well... it's a little different. I have a 5 series. It's a 530i"